On October 9th, 2006:

San Diego is ranked #11 in Don Hansen's top 40.
San Diego is ranked #19 in the College Sporting News (CSN) Coaches Poll.
San Diego is ranked #20 in the AGS Poll.
San Diego is ranked #21 in the Sportsnetwork Poll.

The USD TOREORS moved up to 79th in the Sagarin Power Ratings for all I-A and I-AA programs, including up to 17th for all I-AA programs.

In the GPI poll last week (top indicator for at-large playoff selection) the Toreros were ranked #22.

San Diego are winners of 13 straight, and 21 of their last 22 games. The 13 straight is only matched by Ohio State in I-A and I-AA football.

For the 7th time this season and 13th poll in a row overall, the Toreros claim the No. 1 spot in the Sports Network I-AA Mid-Major Top 10, and the Toreros are the Defending National I-AA Mid-Major Champions.

Through five games this season the Toreros find themselves ranked as a team in 20 I-AA Top-25 statistical categories, but more importantly, in the Top-10 in fifteen statistical departments:
1st in total offense (498.40 yards)
1st in scoring defense (9.6)
1st in 3rd down efficiency (67.7%)
1st in punt return yardage defense (0.0)
2nd in total defense (199.60 ypg)
2nd in pass efficiency defense (79.23 rating)
3rd in scoring offense (43.40 ppg)
4th in passing offense (282.2 ypg)
4th in pass defense (117.8 ypg)
5th in rushing defense (81.8 ypg)
6th in turnovers lost (4)
6th in passing efficiency (167.31 rating)
7th in tackles for loss allowed (3.4 per game)
10th in turnover margin (+1.2)
10th inpasses had intercepted (2).

Josh Johnson, USD's outstanding junior quarterback, was selected the Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in six weeks this season. Johnson ranks nationally in six I-AA statistical categories - 1st in points responsible for (26.0 ppg), 2nd in total offense (330.8 ypg), 4th in total passing yards (1,321), 5th in passing yards per game (264.20), tie-5th in passing (21 completions per game), and 6th in passing efficiency (168.7 rating).